Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 3:00am
Nevada's unemployment rate climbed to 12.9 percent in July, marking the second straight month the figure has increased, state officials said Friday.The July figure is a jump from 12.4 percent in Ju...
Friday, August 19, 2011 - 8:21am
CARSON CITY – When Jeff Mohlenkamp decided to accept the job as Nevada’s newest budget director, he knew going in it was going to be a challenge.
The state’s economic slump continues to be a drag on funding government services, although gaming and sales tax revenues have shown some improvement in recent months.
Friday, August 19, 2011 - 3:01am
While Nevada remains at the bottom of states for the provision of health care to its uninsured and underinsured population, the state is proceeding with plans for the implementation of SB 440, whic...
Friday, August 19, 2011 - 3:01am
Carson River Park, tucked among the cottonwood trees near Lloyd's Bridge in southeast Carson City, will be upgraded this fall, not only to accommodate small groups, but to reflect more of the ch...
Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 6:37pm
A walk through Carson City’s historic district is always a unique ghostly experience. In preparation for this Saturday's Ghost Walk, check out this blog by Janet Jones, a local psychic medium who has been exploring the spirits of Carson City for more than 20 years.
Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 3:20pm
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Legislature’s representatives at the state Homeland Security Commission meetings have been no shows this year, and the lack of participation is being cited as a concern by members of the panel, including Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 3:00am
RENO - Republican congressional candidate Mark Amodei and Democrat Kate Marshall traded jabs Wednesday over taxes, Medicare and how best to create jobs in the first debate before Nevada's Sept. 13 ...
Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 3:00am
A Carson City woman was injured Tuesday evening in a three-vehicle accident at William and Roop streets. According to Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Brian Mendoza, Barron Lauderbaugh, 48, of Carson C...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 9:54pm
RENO – The two major party candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District special election to replace Dean Heller stuck to their talking points in a tame hour-long debate here today.
But the verbal jousting in front of about 150 people at the California Building in Idlewild Park still managed to illustrate the contrasts between Republican Mark Amodei and Democrat Kate Marshall.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 1:27pm
With back-to-school buying stagnant but an uptick in sales expected this holiday season, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) is forecasting a mixed outlook for the state’s retailers.
